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Huckabee condemns 'horrific terror' against Palestinians in West Bank, says embassy 'very involved'

"The actions of those doing this to this family’s home are criminal," Huckabee continued. "The WH hasn’t 'intervened' because we have kept DC apprised of the situation already."

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, June 30, 2026; illustrative.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir meets with soldiers in southern Lebanon, July 4, 2026.

Israeli youth are highly motivated to serve in IDF but don't trust senior leadership, survey finds

The damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.

Israel not doing enough to quell West Bank settler violence, White House official says - report

Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.

Lebanese firefighters accuse Israel of intentionally causing fires during strikes - report


Israel's failure to restrain violent Jewish extremists in West Bank reaches new low - analysis

How much longer before the IDF entirely loses the power to enforce order on violent Jewish extremists?

The damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.

IDF carries out first preemptive Hamas strike since late July Gaza deal

Shortly after that deal, the US essentially instructed Israel to stop attacking Gaza, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu complied.

IDF soldiers map out a terrorist's home in preparation for its demolition, July 25, 2026.

Nearly 300 young Jews from 34 countries set to make aliyah, enlist as lone soldiers

There has been a sharp rise in immigration since October 7, as 300 young Jews are expected to make aliyah this summer and join the IDF as lone soldiers.

 Over 300 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

What comes after the war? Israel's defense chiefs reveal where the IDF plans to remain - exclusive

Regarding the broader consensus points, from Right to Left, top Israeli defense officials believe the country must maintain some kind of security zone in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for years to come.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu in a security meeting with the Minister of Defense, the IDF Chief of Staff and the Director of the Mossad at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, Sunday, 1 March 2026.

IDF conducts strikes in southern Lebanon as LAF continues to operate in pilot zones - report

According to the LAF, Israel's actions consistently hinder its ability to operate in the pilot zones and work to return south Lebanese residents to their homes. 

Smoke rises from a hill following Israeli air strikes, after the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the village of Mansouri, Lebanon, August 5, 2026.

Haredi protest concludes after blocking Highway 4 near Bnei Brak over draft dodger detention

Shas MK Moshe Abutbul described the draft dodger as a "yeshiva guy" who approached the police to assist in an ongoing investigation, demanding that such procedures be changed to avoid arrests.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block Highway 4 over detention of draft dodger, August 12, 2026.

Gazans steal pipes from Yellow Line, IDF reacts too slowly

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise. 

A yellow concrete block placed by the Israeli army is seen along the Yellow Line in the northern Gaza Strip, November 2, 2025

Palestinian suspects steal pipes near Yellow Line in Gaza, IDF responds too slowly to apprehend

An investigation conducted in the field described the incident as "not good," as concerns were raised over Hamas potentially testing the alertness of IDF troops.

A yellow concrete block placed by the Israeli army is seen along the Yellow Line in the northern Gaza Strip, November 2, 2025

IDF identifies remains of soldier killed in Cyprus, buried as unknown in Haifa since 1948

Shlomo Haimson was killed by guards at the detention camp in Cyprus during an escape attempt in September 1948.

Shlomo Haimson in an undated picture.

Reservists grow frustrated with chasing civilians over Syrian border, using up time, resources

"It's absurd that we're stopping our lives for this," one reserve soldier serving in the Syria sector said. 

Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.